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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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