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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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