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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. 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. MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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