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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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