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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Iceland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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