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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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