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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. People want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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