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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in elearning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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