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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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