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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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