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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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