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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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