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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Clipperton Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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