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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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