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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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