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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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