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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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