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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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