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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in electronic education technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Iceland to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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