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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Public servants want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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