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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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