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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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