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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational experiments. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This sensational new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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