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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in online education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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