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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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