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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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