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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Peer to Peer University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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