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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Davidson College to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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