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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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