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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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