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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. People want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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