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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education technology enable people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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