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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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