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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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