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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in digital education technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Open2Study to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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