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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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