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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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