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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in digital education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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