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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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