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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New gains in online learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Niue to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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