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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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