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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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