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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations are considering now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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