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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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