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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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