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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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