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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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