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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better understand these open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this developing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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