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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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