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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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