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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all around the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better understand these open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key 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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