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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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