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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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