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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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