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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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