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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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