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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Chile to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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