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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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