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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Anguilla to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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