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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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