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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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