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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Boston University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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