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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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