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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Facebook to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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