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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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