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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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