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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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