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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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