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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants would like to understand these exciting new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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