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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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