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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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