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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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