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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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