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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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