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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business strategies are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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