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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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