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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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