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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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