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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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