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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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