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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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