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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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