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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student 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 education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these promising new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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