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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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