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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Christmas Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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