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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Virginia to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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