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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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