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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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