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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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