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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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