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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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