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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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