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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open education ventures. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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