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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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