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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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