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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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