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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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