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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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