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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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