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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new gains in elearning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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