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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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