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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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