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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable people all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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