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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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