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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in digital education technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Jarvis Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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