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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Laos to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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