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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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