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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Slovakia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand these new open education ventures. Corporations want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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