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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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