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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Northern Mariana Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education