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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also describes the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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