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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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