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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in digital education technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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