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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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