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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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