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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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