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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to understand these open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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