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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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