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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Lesotho to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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