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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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