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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ecotech Institute to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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