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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Everybody wants to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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