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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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