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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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