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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Monaco to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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