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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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