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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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