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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in digital education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Namibia to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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