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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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