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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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