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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Italy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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