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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people all over the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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