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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in elearning technology have empowered people all over the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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