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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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