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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes 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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