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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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