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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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