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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are struggling with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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