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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are enabling humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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