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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in online learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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