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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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