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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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