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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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