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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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