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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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