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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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