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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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