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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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