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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education have enabled learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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