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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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