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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Somaliland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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