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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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