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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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