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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Broward College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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