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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in elearning are enabling students in nations all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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