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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Tokelau to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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