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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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