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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better understand these new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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