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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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