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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these interesting new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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