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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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