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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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