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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology enable students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desideratum for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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