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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders 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 massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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