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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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