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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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