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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Barbados to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend these promising new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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