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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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