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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Peter I Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this expanding need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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