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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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