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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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