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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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