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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in electronic educational technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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