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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are dealing with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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