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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in online education are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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