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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open education experiments. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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