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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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