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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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