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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Lecturers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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