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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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