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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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