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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in distance learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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