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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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