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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Washington to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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