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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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