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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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