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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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