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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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