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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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