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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic education technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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