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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Macau to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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