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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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