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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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