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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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