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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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