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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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