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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cyprus to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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