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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This book also examines 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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