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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these promising new open education endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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