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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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