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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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