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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in elearning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like China, People's Republic of to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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