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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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