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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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