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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guam to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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