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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tuvalu to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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