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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in digital education technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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