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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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