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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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