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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Researchers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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