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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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