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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cayman Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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