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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? How can educators handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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