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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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