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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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