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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in e-learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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