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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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