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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in online learning enable learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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