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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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