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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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