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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Rochester to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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