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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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