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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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