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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vatican City to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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