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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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