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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in learning technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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