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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in online learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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