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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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