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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these compelling new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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