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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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