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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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