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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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