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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology enable people all around the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Yemen to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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