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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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