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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online education have empowered learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Educators want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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