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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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