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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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