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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in elearning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Fiji to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open education initiatives. People want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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