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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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