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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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