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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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