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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also investigates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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