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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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