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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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