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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in e-learning have enabled learners all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like WizIQ to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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