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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this growing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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