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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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