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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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