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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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