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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Solomon Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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