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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage poor 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 digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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