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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online education technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses 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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