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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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