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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this crescive demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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