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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in e-learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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