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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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