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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like YouTube to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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