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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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