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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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