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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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