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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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