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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology institutions are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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