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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tumblr to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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