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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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