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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Twitter to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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