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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open education ventures. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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