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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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