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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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