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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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