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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in elearning technology have empowered students all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Bouvet Island to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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