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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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