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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Open2Study to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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