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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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