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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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