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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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