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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high learner 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 widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to understand these interesting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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