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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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