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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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