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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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