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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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