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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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