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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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