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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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