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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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