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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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