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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Elidaemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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