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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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