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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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