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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning are empowering humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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