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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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