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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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