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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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