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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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