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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this growing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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