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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology enable humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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