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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education experiments. Professors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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