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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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