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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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