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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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