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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic education technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Barbados to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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