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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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