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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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