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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Emory University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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