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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these open education undertakings. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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