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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in e-learning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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