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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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