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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these significant new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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