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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology enable humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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