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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in online education technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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