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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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