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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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