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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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