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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wake Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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