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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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