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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are having to attend to now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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