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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these massive open online courses? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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