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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Comoros to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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