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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Nauru to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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