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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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