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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Saint Lucia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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