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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open education ventures. People want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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