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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Svalbard to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these open education undertakings. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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