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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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