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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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