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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic educational technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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