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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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