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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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