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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wallis and Futuna to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Academics want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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