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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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