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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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