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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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