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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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