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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Andorra to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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