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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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