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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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