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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online education have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also describes the key 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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