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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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