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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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