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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Haiti to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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