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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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