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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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