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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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