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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in learning technology enable humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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