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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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