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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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