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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology enable students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Lesotho to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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