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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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