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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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