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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education endeavours. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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