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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in learning technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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