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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in e-learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Nauru to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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