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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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