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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Russia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this desire for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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