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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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