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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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