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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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