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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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