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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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