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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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