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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning have enabled students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Howland Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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