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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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