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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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