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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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