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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Mexico to conduct these massive open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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