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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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