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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Ecuador to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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