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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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