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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning are making it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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