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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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