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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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