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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology organizations must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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