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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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