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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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