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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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