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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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