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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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