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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have empowered learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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