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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online education are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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