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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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