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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Concordia University Wisconsin to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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