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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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