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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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