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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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