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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Eritrea to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these exciting new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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