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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Tristan da Cunha to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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