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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Central Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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