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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in learning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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