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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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