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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in digital education technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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