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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Peter I Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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