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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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