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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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