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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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