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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ireland to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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