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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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