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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in 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. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Howland Island to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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