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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Davidson College to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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