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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New changes in online education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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