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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like British Virgin Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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