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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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