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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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