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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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