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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wake Island to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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