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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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