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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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