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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education experiments. Scholars want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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