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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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