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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Norfolk Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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