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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Macedonia to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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