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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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