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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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