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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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