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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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