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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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