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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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