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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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