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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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