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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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