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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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