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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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