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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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