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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Estonia to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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