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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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