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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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