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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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