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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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