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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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