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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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