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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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