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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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