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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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