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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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