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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in digital education technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bellevue University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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