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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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