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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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