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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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