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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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