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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Senegal to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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