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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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