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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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