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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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