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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Baker Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education endeavours. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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