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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in e-learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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