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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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