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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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