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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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