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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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