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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Montenegro to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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