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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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