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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology enable people all over the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these open education experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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