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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in elearning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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