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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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