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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in elearning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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