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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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