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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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