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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology enable people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Navassa Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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