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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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