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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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