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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open education undertakings. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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