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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also studies the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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