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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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