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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 and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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