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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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