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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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