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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic education technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Aland to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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