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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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