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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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