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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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