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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning make it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. 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 MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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