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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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