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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in online learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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