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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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