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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants need to better perceive these important new open education ventures. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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