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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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