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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students all around the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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