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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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