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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these open education experiments. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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