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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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