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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have enabled learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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