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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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