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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Guernsey to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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