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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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