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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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