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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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