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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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