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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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