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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in learning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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