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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Micronesia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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