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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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