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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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