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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Yale University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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