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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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