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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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