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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this demand for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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