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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Professors want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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