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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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