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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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