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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in elearning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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