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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in learning technology have empowered students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Ecotech Institute to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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