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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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