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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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