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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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