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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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