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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in elearning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Meetup to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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