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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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