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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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