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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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