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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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