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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology have enabled humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. 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 online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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