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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these important new open education endeavours. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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