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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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