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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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